Posts Tagged ‘punk’

New Music and Youtube Stars

{ June 9, 2011 @ 8:49 am } · { Music, Uncategorized }
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Tuesday is my favorite day of the week.  Tuesday is the day all the new music comes out and I go shopping.  This past Tuesday I was excited for 4 releases.  First up was All Time Low’s new album Dirty Work.  This album is filled with that classic All Time Low sound of a solid bass line, guitar solo in the background, and lyrics that get stuck in your head.  That’s not to say this is all the same old same old.  All Time Low has added in new flairs of rock and techno  into their song without going over board.  I feel these guys have found that perfect balance.  My favorite tracks so far are “Do You Want Me (Dead?)”, “Forget About It”, “Time-bomb”, and “Heroes”.  This is definitely an album worth picking up.  It is perfect for any party or car ride.  These guys are going all over on tour through the summer so make sure to check them out and see if you can see these guys live.  They throw one hell of a show.

Next album I bought was the 2011 Warped Tour Compilation Album.  I buy these albums every year.  They are usually $6 at Walmart or $8 on itunes and you get 50 different songs by 50 different artist from the Warped Tour.  It is a great way to discover new music from new bands or bands you already love.  This will be something for the new music lovers out there and the music hunters like me.

3rd thing I purchased was the new single from Paramore called Monster that will be in the new Transformer movie.  I thought I was going to listen to the All Time Low album a lot, and I have, but I have listened to this single twice as much.  I have always  been a fan of Paramore’s lead singer Hayley Williams and her amazing voice.  I feel this song is a great display of her vocal abilities.  If you have a 1.29 to spare on itunes, I’d say use it on this single.  It has a great beat you can quietly rock your head to, visual lyrics that I feel will work well in the next Transformer movie, and once again the vocals are unique and beautifully done.

The 4th thing I was looking forward to purchasing was Little Hell by City and Colour.  If you have listened to it, write your own review in the comments.

The world is changing and new artists are coming from Youtube daily.  It is becoming the new place to write and record your own song in the comfort of you own home and then read what people thought of it in the comments.  There are so many new songs, parodies, and just songs we all love sung by someone new.

This one is by the Youtube who inspired me to start this blog, Strawburry17 and her friends doing a parody of Tonight I’m Loving You

This guy I found singing Disney songs and then found out he’s made his own songs you can buy on Youtube.

Jimmy Wong is a friend of Strawburry17 and has been making his own songs for a while.

The final one goes under the user name starryyxeyed and I found her singing this hauntingly beautiful version of Use Somebody.

Those are just a few of millions.  So that is what the music world is evolving in to.  Youtube is the place for rising stars and a place for people to get their name out there.  I enjoy finding random videos on Youtube and then sharing them with friends as we all do.  You are able to subscribe to the people you like and share it on all social network sites so you can help them achieve some form of stardom.  There are amazing people out there and they deserve to be discovered and share their amazing talents. That’s why I love YouTube and its ability to bring so many new sounds, ideas, and techniques to the world. What do you think of this?  Do you like that this is a new hunting ground for new music?  Leave your thoughts in the comments.

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-James

Anarbor Review

{ March 17, 2011 @ 7:51 pm } · { Uncategorized }
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Anarbor is a band out of Phoenix, Arizona.  They have a killer line up of songs, bands they’ve toured with, and places they’ve been.  These guys have been around since 2003 and have been moving through the airwaves ever since.  They’ve toured with bands like VersaEmerge, The Ready Set, The Friday Night Boys, The Cab, and our buddies Runner Runner.  They were on all of the Vans Warped Tour in 2010 and have put out 3 cds under Hopeless Records.  These guys have an amazing sound.  It has the rock/punk sound we know all too well but then they add in a funk to it that you can’t help but tap your toe to.  They keep an amazing beat and lyrics are going to get stuck in your head.  They have been all over the world and have perfected their sound.  They are definitely a band you want to add to a mix in your ipod.  Another great use for them is if you don’t want to listen to the fast upbeat but still want that punk rock sound.  They are a band you put at the end of a cd to ease you down and give you a break from the concert feeling and singing at the top of your lungs.  Highly suggest picking them up.  My favorite song by them right now is Mr. Big Shot.  Definitely a good beat and great guitar sound to mix the feeling of rock music and swing dancing.  Free downloads on their site too.  Free is always good.

 

-James

 

Anarbor is a band with an interesting sound.  It’s a very traditional punk.   Very much a vocal over music kind of feel.  I can’t say that I’m a super fan of these guys but they are quite good.  I really like the front vocal.  He has a very warm and inviting voice that draws you to the surface of the sea of music behind him.  This is the kind of music you listen to when you’re either really upset or really want to forget things and just drift.  It’s defiantly a different feel.  Although these guys are good, I feel like I’ve heard them all before.  They seem to fade into everything.  I’m not sure what the wow factor is with these guys.  I really do like the vocals though.  It’s feel good music.  So if you down in the dumps, I’d listen to them
J -Janai

 

Want to check them out for themselves?

http://anarbor.net/mixtape/

http://www.facebook.com/Anarbor

http://www.myspace.com/anarbor

 

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Fanboy Love for Rise Against

{ March 16, 2011 @ 9:42 am } · { Music }
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It’s true, I am a fanboy for Rise Against.  The first song I heard by them was Paper Wings and I’ve loved them ever since.  Rise Against just put out their new album End Game.  Before diving into this, I must tell you this is not one of our official reviews.  This is just me tell you my first thoughts about it before listening to it over and over.  It is also not an official review because, though I will do my best not to, I will be partially biased as you can guess by the name of this post.  That being said, Rise Against you’ve done it again.  This album is filled with such passion and power towards rising up and standing against anything and everything wrong in the world.  I’ve really got hooked on the first half of the album.  Specifically the songs Make It Stop, Satellites, and Disparity By Design.  These three songs keep feeling pumped.  They are unique in their own way and have there own heart racing beat.  I have read a few reviews and some of the negative ones have been saying it sounds a lot like the old albums combined.  I found that as a good thing.  It seems like they took an element of their past albums, which to me says they’re staying true to themselves and the band, and combined it with new lyrics, new meanings, and a familiar sound that stands out from the rest.  These guys have time and again showed their ability to keep us on our feet.  If you want an album that will get you pumped for a revolution or just to rock out to in your car with your friend air guitaring in the passenger seat and you playing drums on the steering wheel, I highly suggest picking up Rise Against’s new album End Game.

 

-James

Count Me In Review

{ March 10, 2011 @ 5:09 pm } · { Uncategorized }
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Count Me In is a new band looking to sweep the nation.  As you’ve probably noticed I’m crazy about vocals.  I love the vocals on these guys because, they are loud and clear.  Nate (lead singer) brings it hard and up front.  The music and the vocals match up crazy well.   The other members of this five part band include: Mike (vocals/Guitar), Kyle (vocals/Guitar), Chris (bass), and AJ (drums).  There is really nothing I don’t like about these guys.  They are really hit the ground running.  Releasing music that is so popular that countries around the world demanded it be put on iTunes.  It’s really incredible.  Keep checking in on them, because they will be releasing a new song in April.   They are also starting to set up tour dates all through the south.  The first one is going down on March 18, at Rocket town in Pompano, FL.  So get psyched for these guys.  My favorite song by them right now is She’s Got It Goin’ On.  These guys have an All Time Low feel to them and I love it.  So you can defiantly “Count Me In” on this band.
J -Janai

 

Count Me In is a great mix of new sounds and the ones we love.  These guys have an alternative rock sound that really puts them in the middle of the pack.  They have strong songs like She’s Got It Goin’ On which is my personal favorite.  They sound like a mix of Every Avenue and The Summer Set with a hint of All Time Low.  These guys will keep you on your feet, and you won’t even realize you’re tired.  I played Count Me In at a recent party and got a lot of questions asking who they were.  I love spreading the word on such great, new bands.  They only got started a year ago, and they have a very strong head start.  These guys found a great sound and I highly suggest they stick with it.  They have a great line up and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them at something like Warped Tour very soon.  They have new stuff that they’ve told us is suppose to be hitting stores soon so stay on the lookout.  You can purchase their current cd on Itunes for just $4.95.  Keep on the lookout for their new stuff soon.

 

-James

 

Want to check them out yourself?

http://www.myspace.com/countmeinfl

http://www.youtube.com/countmeinfl

http://countmeinfl.tumblr.com/

 

Leave a comment and let us know what you think of them

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Who wants there lyrics posted on Facebook and Our Blog????

{ March 4, 2011 @ 11:34 pm } · { Uncategorized }
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Hey Rockers and Punkettes!!

Ready for a challenge???  I’m lookin for some hardcore song writers.  I do a little dabble in it myself but i wanna see what everyone else has got.  I’ll post my favorite or mosted voted on lyrics on our facebook page and i’ll give you a personal blog shout out!!

I’m not lookin for any of the back of cereal box lyrics, i want stories.  I wanna leave this page with deep emotions people.  Give me you best work and if i get 10 sets i’ll post my own. so lets see what you guys got.  Bring me your best or worse whatever you feelin let it flow.  I’m looking for guys and girls.

I love song writing and so does my bestie, James.  We would love to work it into a song or just an awesome lyric showdown!

So get to work dudes!!

🙂 – Janai